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Slovenian Protected Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs
Slovenian Protected Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs
Slovenian Protected Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs
Publisher: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food
Partly adapted from the brochure “Slovenian Protected Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs” (2010) which was made within a Twinning project
Expert associates: Vlasta Grašek, Lucijan Cencič, PhD
Editors: Polona Cimerman, Alenka Miklavžin
Translation: Polona Cimerman
Photos: Anton Jarc, Sebastjan Jarc
Design: Alenka Miklavžin
Printed by: Partnergraf d.o.o.
Circulation: 2000
Year of publication: 2015
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Slovenian Protected Agricultural Products and Foodstuff s ............................................................................. 4Quality schemes enabling the protection of agricultural products and foodstuff s .................................. 6What does the protection of an agricultural product or foodstuff mean? .................................................. 6How does one know the product is certifi ed?....................................................................................................... 6How to recognize national or eu quality symbols on products? ................................................................... 6 1. Protected Designation of Origin ........................................................................................................ 8 Mohant ....................................................................................................................................................... 9 Kočevski gozdni med ............................................................................................................................... 9 Nanoški sir ................................................................................................................................................. 10 Tolminc ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 Ekstra deviško oljčno olje Slovenske Istre ........................................................................................... 11 Kraški med .................................................................................................................................................. 12 Piranska sol ................................................................................................................................................ 12 Bovški sir ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 2. Protected Geographical Indication ................................................................................................... 14 Kraški pršut ................................................................................................................................................ 15 Zgornjesavinjski želodec ........................................................................................................................ 15 Štajersko-prekmursko bučno olje ........................................................................................................ 16 Prleška tünka ............................................................................................................................................. 16 Kraška panceta ......................................................................................................................................... 17 Ptujski lük ................................................................................................................................................... 17 Kraški zašink .............................................................................................................................................. 18 Kranjska klobasa ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Slovenski med ........................................................................................................................................... 20 Prekmurska šunka .................................................................................................................................... 21 3. Traditional Speciality Guaranteed .................................................................................................... 22 Prekmurska gibanica .............................................................................................................................. 23 Idrijski žlikrofi ............................................................................................................................................. 24 Belokranjska pogača ............................................................................................................................... 25 4. Designation of Higher Quality ........................................................................................................... 26 Med z vsebnostjo vlage največ 18 % in HMF največ 15 mg/kg medu – Zlati panj ................... 27 Kokošja jajca Omega plus ...................................................................................................................... 27 Piščančje meso in izdelki z navedbo »vir selena« ............................................................................. 28 Pivški piščanec in izdelki z omega-3 .................................................................................................... 28 Poltrdi sir brez konzervansov (poltrdi siri Zelene doline) ................................................................ Map of Slovenian Protected Agricultural Products and Foodstuff s ........................................................ 30
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Slovenian Protected Agricultural Products and Foodstuffs
Slovenia is a country that abounds in various customs and traditions which are refl ected also in its rich gastronomic heritage and diversity of local and traditional agricultural products and foodstuff s. The most pleasant way of getting to know Slovenia is certainly by tasting Slovenian local and traditional dishes and products. This raises the question of how to recognize the products that are authentic and protected.
This brochure is designed for you, consumers and travellers, to inform you of the importance of protection and certifi cation of agricultural products and foodstuff s, the importance of quality symbols on the packaging of agricultural products and foodstuff s and, most importantly, with Slovenian protected and certifi ed agricultural products and foodstuff s which have already been certifi ed and are thus guaranteed to be authentic.
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QUALITY SCHEMES ENABLING THE PROTECTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND FOODSTUFFS
There are four quality schemes in Slovenia which enable the protection of agricultural products and foodstuff s. Conditions and requirements of each quality scheme are clearly defi ned in the European and national legislations.
Quality schemes defi ned by the EU legislation enable the protection of agricultural products and foodstuff s in the EU markets.
WHAT DOES THE PROTECTION OF AN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT OR FOODSTUFF MEAN?
The protection of an agricultural product or foodstuff means that the name of a certain agricultural product or foodstuff as well as the production methods and recipe are protected. In the fi rst phase the name is protected while a certifi cate which proves the authenticity of the product is vital in the following phases of the protection process. Producers need to certify themselves annually. Certifi -cation means that an independent control organisation supervises the compliance of each produc-er with the rules of production and other conditions which are clearly defi ned in the Regulation.
The institution responsible for the protection procedure of agricultural products and foodstuff s in Slovenia is the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food. After the completion of the registration procedure, the Ministry submits the necessary documentation to the European Commission for the protection of agricultural products and foodstuff s throughout the EU.
HOW DOES ONE KNOW THE PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED?
Certifi ed products are labelled with a national quality symbol and/or EU quality symbol on their packaging.
HOW TO RECOGNIZE NATIONAL OR EU QUALITY SYMBOLS ON PRODUCTS?
Protected agricultural products and foodstuff s are marked with two types of symbols, namely:
• national quality schemes – quality symbols
• European quality schemes – EU symbols
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This quality scheme covers agricultural products and foodstuff s that originate from a specifi c region, place or country. Production is geographically limited while quality and characteristics of agricultural products or foodstuff s result exclusively or essentially from geographical environment and its natural and human factors. All production and processing procedures must take place in the defi ned geographical area while the ingredients used must also originate from it.
This quality scheme covers agricultural products and foodstuff s that originate from a specifi c region, place or country, yet the relationship between the geographical area and fi nal product is less strong as the one in the Protected Designation of Origin scheme. Still, agricultural products or foodstuff s possess special quality, reputation or other characteristics. At least one of the production phases must take place in the defi ned geographical area that gave the products or foodstuff s their name, while raw materials can originate from other areas.
The traditional speciality guaranteed quality scheme indicates the protection of a particular recipe, or production or processing method. The production is not restricted to a certain geographical region as these agricultural products and foodstuff s can be produced by all who conform to the registered recipe, production method and product specifi cations.
This quality scheme covers agricultural products and foodstuff s which stand out among products of the same kind with their higher quality. Special features of a product within this quality scheme are determined according to its composition, sensory or physical-chemical properties and production or processing method.
EUROPEAN QUALITY SCHEMES ARE:
1. PROTECTED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN
2. PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION
3. TRADITIONAL SPECIALITY GUARANTEED
NATIONAL QUALITY SCHEME IS:4. DESIGNATION OF HIGHER QUALITY
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1. Protected designation of origin
This quality scheme covers agricultural products and foodstuff s that originate from a specifi c region, place or country. Production is geographically limited while quality and characteristics of agricultural products or foodstuff s result exclusively or essentially from geographical environment and its natural and human factors. All production and processing procedures must take place in the defi ned geographical area while the ingredients used must also originate from it.
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Mohant Mohant cheeseMohant, produced in the Bohinj area, is a soft type of cheese of a whitish-yellow colour, distinctive smell and piquant taste which can be repellent to some people, yet they are typical of Mohant and make it unique amongst cheeses. Even today Mohant is produced in a traditional way which has been passed from generation to generation.
Kočevski gozdni med Kočevje forest honeyThe area of bee pasture for Kočevski gozdni med is highly forested and boasts a highly varied fl oristic composition. Individual areas vary according to the occurrence of honey plant communities, diversity of individual habitats, climatic conditions and altitude ranges. Beekeepers know and use the diverse fl ora and various vegetation periods. Varieties of Kočevski gozdni med are honeydew, spruce, fi r and lime.
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Nanoški sir Nanos cheeseNanoški sir has been produced since the 16th century. The tradition started on the Nanos plateau which also gave it its name. Milk used for its production is distinguished for the high content of carotene which gives Nanoški sir the intensive yellow colour. Due to the specifi c microfl ora of the wine-growing area where cheese ripening depots are placed, a special piquant taste, typical of Nanoški sir, develops after two months’ ripening.
Tolminc Tolminc cheeseTolminc is a circular type of cheese with seldom holes which are the size of lentils or peas. It has a very long tradition of making. It fi rst appeared as “Formaggio di Tolmino – Tolminski sir” in 1756 in a cheese price list in the town of Videm. The people of Tolmin have remained faithful to the tradition and preserved the original cheese making technology which results in recognisable sensory characteristics of Tolminc.
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Ekstra deviško oljčno olje Slovenske Istre Extra virgin olive oil from Slovenian IstriaEkstra deviško oljčno olje Slovenske Istre is oil of superior quality. It is produced from/of mostly hand-picked olives of various sorts/varieties which grow in the area of Slovenian Istria; at least 30 % of them must be of istrska belica type. Ekstra deviško oljčno olje Slovenske Istre is characterized by a high content of oleic acid and a low content of linoleic acid at the same time. Ekstra deviško oljčno olje Slovenske Istre has a fruity aroma of olives and other fruit, is of mild or medium intensity and has a slightly bitter and piquant taste.
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Piranska sol Piran saltSalt from the Piran saltpans is produced manually following a more than 700-year-old tradition with the use of only traditional tools. It is harvested daily. The basic process is natural crystallisation in salt fi elds where salt is harvested from a few-millimetre thick base of biosediment dubbed petola which is composed of minerals and microorganisms. Piranska sol is unground and unrefi ned, rich in sea minerals and of remarkable taste.
Kraški med Karst honeyKraški med is a honey of outstanding quality as it is a dry and ripe type which is very rich in minerals and enzymes, all due to climatic conditions and microclimate. Rich indigenous fl ora and dry climate give Kraški med a full and intensive aroma which makes it extremely distinguishable. Typical varieties of Kraški med, all a result of bee pasture, are mahalareb cherry, wild cherry, acacia, blossom, honeydew, chestnut, linden and saturea montana.
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Bovški sirBovec CheeseBovški sir was named after the town of Bovec. It dates back for centuries: it was mentioned for the fi rst time as Bovški sir (Formaggio di Plezzo vero in Italian) in the price list of the town of Videm/Udine in 1756. Its production is limited to the summer pasture season.Bovški sir used to be made from raw sheep’s milk with the addition of goat’s or cow’s milk. Nowadays it is mainly pure sheep’s milk although some producers still add up to 20% of cow’s or goat’s milk. The milk used to make the cheese comes from the indigenous breed of sheep - the Bovec sheep that evolved in the Upper Soča Valley over the centuries and was named after the town of Bovec. Bovški sir comes in fl at discs each weighing between 2.5 and 4.5 kg. Its rind is hard and smooth and grey-brown to dull beige in colour. It has a compact, elastic, grey-beige coloured body with sparsely but uniformly distributed lentil-sized eyes or a few tiny holes. It has a characteristic aromatic, full, intense and slightly pungent odour and spicy fl avour. The addition of cow’s or goat’s milk results in a milder fl avour and odour. The cheese must be aged at least 60 days before it can be sold. The body of longer-aged cheeses is more compact and fragile.
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2. Protected Geographical Indication
This quality scheme covers agricultural products and foodstuff s that originate from a specifi c region, place or country, yet the relationship between the geographical area and fi nal product is less strong as the one in the Protected Designation of Origin scheme. Still, agricultural products or foodstuff s in this quality scheme possess special quality, reputation or other characteristics (e.g. of climate, wind, traditional production method). At least one of the production phases (production or processing) must take place in the defi ned geographical area that gave the products or foodstuff s their name, while raw materials can originate from other areas.
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Kraški pršut Karst prosciuttoKraški pršut is an air-dried and matured meat product, made of whole fresh pork legs. It is characterized by a dry process of salting, using only coarse sea salt. An average maturing time is one year over which it develops distinctive sensory characteristics which are refl ected in a lower content of water due to dehydration. Favourable climatic conditions aff ect the versatile dynamics of drying and maturing which is visible in the colour and texture of muscle meat and richly expressed aroma of Kraški pršut.
Zgornjesavinjski želodec Upper-Savinja StomachZgornjesavinjski želodec is a dried meat product, made of qualitative pork meat and bacon. Meat fi lling with added hard bacon, salt and herbs is stuff ed into natural wrappers. In the past these were mainly pigs’ bladder or stomachs which also gave the product its name. Vital for Zgornjesavinjski želodec is the microclimate of the area and also of the place where it dries. In the past Zgornjesavinjski želodec was mainly a festive dish, served for holidays and at weddings.
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Štajersko-prekmursko bučno olje Štajerska-Prekmurje pumpkin seed oilFarmers from Štajerska and Prekmurje regions have been producing oilseed pumpkins and processing their seeds into oil since the 18th century. Štajersko-prekmursko bučno olje is an unrefi ned edible plant oil of high quality with no additives, produced according to a traditional procedure of pressing roasted top-quality pumpkin seeds using heat. It is dark green to red in colour and has a distinctive aromatic aroma and fl avour with a favourable content of fatty acids.
Prleška tünka Prlekija tünkaWritten sources from 1487 prove that tünka has been present in Prlekija for many centuries. Prleška tünka consist of minced lard and pork. The meat is salted, dry-heat treated and smoked. The minced lard is prepared by mincing, salting and cooling heated bacon. Meat and minced lard are placed alternatively in layers in a wooden container, dubbed tünka, where it is aged for at least 30 days.
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Kraška panceta Karst pancettaKraška panceta is a cured meat product from Karst of a typical rectangular shape which consists of meaty ribless bacon with skin. A careful selection of meaty bacon, dry-salting with sea salt and careful monitoring of the drying give Kraška panceta its distinctive sensory characteristics, gentle texture, richness of aroma and a sweetish taste.
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Ptujski lük Ptuj onionPtujski lük is a vernacular name for an onion which has been grown in Ptujsko polje for more than 200 years. It is heart-shaped, the fl esh is white with a bluish or purplish tinge and a more distinct purple edge, the taste is moderately pungent. It has excellent culinary properties and is distinguished by its long-keeping quality. Traditionally it is sold braided in wreaths of 6 or 12 equally-sized onions.
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Kraški zašink Karst pork neckKraški zašink is a traditional cured meat product of a typical cylindrical shape from the Karst region, made of a qualitative boneless pork neck, and covered by elastic netting. The production of Kraški zašink is characterized by a dry salting procedure. During the drying and maturing period its full aroma and a slightly salty fl avour are developed.
Slovenski med Slovenian honeySlovenski med is honey produced in the Slovenian territory, characterised by high quality standards as it contains less than 18.6 % of water and less than 15 mg/kg of HMF. Due to the variety of Slovenian fl ora it is distinguished by its exceptional diversity in sensory (colour, aroma, fl avour) and microscopic characteristics. The most common varieties of Slovenski med are acacia, lime, rape seed, chestnut, fi r, spruce, blossom and honeydew honey.
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Kranjska klobasa Carniolan sausageKranjska klobasa is one of the most recognizable Slovenian products home and abroad. It is a pasteurized semi-durable meat product, made of coarsely minced pork meat (neck, back, leg) and bacon. The stuffi ng for Kranjska klobasa is seasoned only with garlic and pepper, stuff ed into thin hog casings and tied with a wooden dowel. The sausages are hot smoked and pasteurized. It is served warm after brief warming in hot water when it develops its very organoleptic characteristics and excellent gastronomic quality.
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Prekmurska šunka Prekmurje hamPrekmurska šunka is a smoked and dried meat product, produced from fresh hind legs of pigs. It is boneless and has a recognisable pear shape with skin of reddish-brown colour. It is distinguished by a traditional production method where appropriately cooled pork legs are rubbed with salt and spices and are then cured for up to six months. The uniqueness of Prekmurska šunka is in the drying and the long maturing process in the specifi c regional climate conditions – dry and harsh winters.
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3. Traditional Speciality GuaranteedThe traditional speciality guaranteed quality scheme indicates the protection of a particular recipe, or production or processing method. The production is not restricted to a certain geographical region as these agricultural products and foodstuff s can be produced by all who conform to the registered recipe, production method and product specifi cations.
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Prekmurska gibanica Prekmurje layer cakePrekmurska gibanica has a unique recipe that has been passed from one generation to another and a unique production method which requires considerable skill, precision and knowledge. The base of the dish is shortcrust pastry topped with four diff erent layers of fi llings (poppy seeds, curd cheese, ground walnuts and grated apples), separated by a layer of fi lo pastry. The fi llings need to be placed in a precisely defi ned sequence and each appears twice. The last layer of fi lling is covered with a layer of fi lo pastry and then topped with sour or whipping cream with an added eggyolk or simply smeared with fatty topping.
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Idrijski žlikrofi Idrija dumplingsIdrijski žlikrofi are a traditional dish made of dough which resem-bles the one used for pasta, only to be slightly softer. They are stuff ed with a potato fi lling, made of potatoes, minced lard or minced smoked bacon, onions, herbs and spices. They have a characteristic hat shape with folded edges and a hollow on top. They are appreciated as a side or main dish, most often served with bakalca, a dish made from wether meat and vegetables.
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Belokranjska pogača Bela krajina fl at breadBelokranjska pogača is a type of fl at bread and is produced according to a unique recipe. It is round with a diameter of approximately 30 cm. In the centre it is 3 to 4 cm thick, thinning to 1–2 cm at the edges. With oblique lines, it is incised into squares with an approximate distance of 4 cm, coated with a whisked egg and topped with cumin seeds and coarse salt crystals. When baked it is broken along the incised angled lines rather than being cut and is best served warm.
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4. Higher QualityThis quality scheme covers agricultural products and foodstuff s which stand out among products of the same kind with their higher quality (e.g. they have a higher fruit content than required, are made without authorized additives etc.). Special features of a product within this quality scheme are determined according to its composition, sensory or physical-chemical properties and production or processing method.
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Med z vsebnostjo vlage največ 18 % in HMF največ 15 mg/kg medu – Zlati panj Honey with water content of up to 18 % and a maximum of 15 mg of HMF per kilo – Golden Beehive Honey Zlati panj honey is diff erent from other types of honey in two main charac-teristics, vital for determining the quality – the level of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) which is an indicator of overheating, and the lower water content. Six types of honey have been given the Zlati panj quality indication – meadow blossom, mountain fl ower, fi r, acacia, chestnut and lime.
Kokošja jajca Omega plus Omega plus hen eggsOmega plus table eggs are products of a regular production technology but contain at least fi ve times more omega-3 fatty acids in comparison to regular eggs due to the adding of adequately prepared fl ax seeds in their compound feed. Omega-3 is a common name for a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids which are important for the development and function of cell membranes, especially the nerve tissue, brain and retina.
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Pivški piščanec in izdelki z omega-3 Pivka chicken and omega-3 productsChickens are fed with a specially prepared diet which consists of selected plant-origin raw materials. This results in a changed fat-ty acid composition of Pivški piščanec meat and products, resem-bling the meat of free-range animals.
Piščančje meso in izdelki z navedbo “vir selena” Chicken meat and products with a “selenium source” indicationThe meat and products are part of the higher quality scheme due to their content of selenium which is important for supporting the immune system, growth of hair and nails, activity of the pancreas. As an antioxidant it protects the cells from oxidative stress. The required selenium levels in poultry meat and products are achieved by adding selenium to chicken feed.
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Poltrdi sir brez konzervansov – poltrdi siri Zelene doline Semi-hard cheese without preservatives – semi-hard cheeses of Zelena dolinaSemi-hard cheeses without preservatives are produced following standard technological semi-hard cheese procedures, yet the milk for their production undergoes bactofugation. This procedure removes approximately 99–99.5 % of bacteria and their spores. When milk for semi-hard cheeses is not bacteriofugated, preservatives which prevent the growth of unwanted microorganisms that could cause unwanted spoilage (eg. blowing of cheese) in later phases of semi-hard cheese production need to be added. Semi-hard cheeses made from bactofugated milk are long lasting despite not having any preserving agents added.
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Protected Designation of Origin Mohant
Kočevski gozdni medNanoški sir
TolmincEkstra deviško oljčno olje
Slovenske Istre Kraški med Piranska sol
Bovški sir
Protected Geographical IndicationKraški pršut
Zgornjesavinjski želodecŠtajersko-prekmursko bučno olje
Prleška tünka Kraška panceta
Ptujski lükSlovenski med
Kraški zašinkKranjska klobasa
Prekmurska šunka
Traditional Speciality GuaranteedPrekmurska gibanica
Idrijski žlikrofi Belokranjska pogača
Designation of Higher QualityMed z vsebnostjo vlage največ 18 % in
HMF največ 15 mg/kg medu – Zlati panj Kokošja jajca Omega plus
Piščančje meso in izdelki z navedbo »vir selena« Pivški piščanec in izdelki z omega-3
Poltrdi sir brez konzervansov – poltrdi siri Zelene doline
Further information regarding protection, certifi cation and certifi ed producers of
Slovenian protected agricultural products and foodstuff s is available at www.mkgp.gov.si (offi cial page of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food).
Note
This brochure is for information only. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food shall not be liable for any compensation or otherwise.
